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NU06 KLC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,824 mi
Last recorded76,824 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 KLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 76,824 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,542 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 68,347 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 64,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reverse light not working

information light illuminate

Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,323 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,113 miles

Central exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 10 Feb 2017 55,113 miles

Central exhaust support bracket broken

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 52,029 miles

o/s/r sill dented.centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Feb 2016 52,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r sill dented.centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 48,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake quadrants not returning to their stops

Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi level brake lamp inop

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi level brake lamp inop

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,602 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light inop {maybe disconnected}

Fail 4 Apr 2012 34,602 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light inop {maybe disconnected}

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,575 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,599 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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NU06 KLC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU06 KLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NU06 KLC registered?

NU06 KLC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is NU06 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU06 KLC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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